Chicago Women's Health Center

11/04/2026

In case you missed it: returning CWHC clients can now schedule Gynecology and Trans Health appointments online! We are excited to offer this new option, requested by our community to make our services more accessible.

Read more about how to schedule an appointment at bit.ly/cwhc-appt .

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10/30/2026

Halloween might be scary, but your health care shouldn't be!

From pap smears to pelvic exams, IUDs to HRT, Chicago Women's Health Center's respectful care and education makes sure that clients are in control of their experiences. Here are just some of the ways our visits are trauma-informed:

-Our longer appointment times allow clients to ask as many questions as they need to for thorough understanding.
-Providers explain procedures, seek a client's consent, and remind them that they can withdraw it at any time.
-Everyone is welcome to bring a support person to their appointment.
-In health education classes, we warn about any sensitive topics and encourage young people to take a break if they are triggered or overwhelmed.

To schedule an appointment for any service, call CWHC at (773) 935-6126 during clinic hours (Monday through Thursday, 9am - 4pm).

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10/29/2026

CWHC is deeply grateful to all members of our monthly giving program, Louise's Circle. Named for longtime CWHC member and client advocate Louise Champlin, Louise's Circle provides crucial support and stability to our services, ensuring we can continue to provide high-quality health care and health education access for thousands of women, trans people, and young people each year.

Because CWHC does not turn anyone away based on ability to pay, individual donors are at the heart of our mission. Please consider supporting our services and programs by joining Louise's Circle at chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/louises-circle .

Special thanks to former Board member and current Louise's Circle donor, Ana Bermúdez, pictured here!

(Image description: a photo of Louise's Circle member Ana Bermúdez standing in a colorful, plant-filled room. She is wearing a black hoodie with white text that says "Best Paps in Town, Chicago Women's Health Center." At the top of the image is the Louise's Circle logo, a lowercase cursive L and C joined together in a circle, in white on a teal background. White text on a teal background reads: "chicago womens health center dot org forward slash louises hyphen circle." A wavy text overlay toward the center of the image, also in teal and white, reads: "Thank you to our monthly donors!")

10/28/2026

Did you know that October is Breast (& Chest) Cancer Awareness Month? CWHC offers gender-inclusive chest/breast exams, which are available for new and existing clients to schedule. We offer longer appointment times to allow for a more comprehensive approach to care, including preventive care, health education, and information on referrals for alternative care if needed.

As with all our services, breast/chest exams and other gynecological care at CWHC is trans-inclusive, trauma-informed, education-focused, and available to all regardless of ability to pay.

To learn more about Gynecology at CWHC, visit www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/gynecology .

To make an appointment, call our front desk at (773) 935-6126. We are open Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm.

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10/27/2026

ONLY 3 SPOTS LEFT for CWHC's new Voice Coaching and Counseling group!

Have you ever felt anxious about how your voice relates to your gender as a trans, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming person? This course aims to equip you with strategies to help you speak with ease, freedom, and confidence.

Both a CWHC counselor and gender-affirming voice coach will guide you through a series of exercises you can use to:
-Gain vocal and therapeutic skills for finding vocal ease and regulating your emotions during anxious moments
-Build understanding and awareness of how voice- and gender-related anxiety shows up for you
-Explore gender and vocal anxiety in a welcoming space with peers

When and Where:
-Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:30pm CT
-Weekly on November 5th, 12th, and 19th
-Online

We’re offering this course on a sliding scale of $160-$0 for all three sessions. No one will be turned away based on ability to pay.
Interested? Visit the link in our bio or bit.ly/cwhc-voice to learn more and register.

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Navigating Voice, Gender, & Anxiety Have you ever felt anxious about how your voice relates to your gender as a trans, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming person? Does that anxiety affect you before speaking or during conversations? CWHC’s Voice Coaching program is offering a 3-week course to equ...

10/23/2026

On Sunday, October 11th, Team CWHC took to the streets in the Chicago Marathon! Our incredible marathon team raised over $93,000 for respectful, sliding-scale health care and health education--the most any Team CWHC has ever raised. To put this into perspective, they have raised almost a third of the health care expenses that CWHC covers for clients in need each year.

Here are some of our favorite moments from race day at the Charity Block Party. We are so grateful for the enthusiasm and dedication of our marathon team, and it was a joy to cheer them on!

If you are interested in being part of Team CWHC in 2027, visit the link in our bio or chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/chicago-marathon-team .

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10/20/2026

Did you know that CWHC offers Nutrition Counseling services? Jennifer M. Huelskamp, MS, CNS, LDN, a Certified Nutrition Specialist, offers sliding-scale sessions for clients who are looking for help developing a more positive relationship with food. Jennifer works from a fat positive, Health at Every Size, and trans-inclusive perspective.

Jennifer is offering virtual appointments every other Tuesday from 10am to 4pm. To schedule an appointment, call (773) 935-6126, Monday through Friday between 9am and 4pm.

Who could benefit from Nutrition Counseling?

-People looking to improve their relationship with food
-People looking to cultivate lasting habits to improve their quality of life
-People looking to make changes to the way they eat
-People experiencing conditions where nutrition can have a positive impact (such as, but not limited to): menopause, gut issues, hormone issues, lack of energy, food sensitivities, metabolic syndrome, blood sugar issues, PMOS (formerly known as PCOS), IBS, fertility, or diabetes

Visit www.chicagowomenshealthcenter.org/integrative-health to learn more about Nutrition Counseling at CWHC and our other Integrative Health Services.

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10/19/2026

There are only a few spots left for CWHC's new Voice Coaching and Counseling group!

Have you ever felt anxious about how your voice relates to your gender as a trans, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming person? Does that anxiety affect you before speaking or during conversations?

CWHC’s Voice Coaching program is offering a 3-week course to equip you with strategies to help you speak with ease, freedom, and confidence. Both a CWHC counselor and gender-affirming voice coach will guide you through a series of exercises you can use to:

-Gain vocal and therapeutic skills for finding vocal ease and regulating your emotions during anxious moments
-Build understanding and awareness of how voice- and gender-related anxiety shows up for you
-Explore gender and vocal anxiety in a welcoming space with peers

When and Where:
-Thursdays from 7:00 – 8:30pm CT
-Weekly on November 5th, 12th, and 19th
-Online

We’re offering this course on a sliding scale of $160-$0 for all three sessions. No one will be turned away based on ability to pay.

Interested? Visit bit.ly/cwhc-voice to learn more and register.

[Image description : a text graphic on a light blue textured background with a speech bubble that includes the non binary and trans flag colors: yellow, white, purple, black, light blue, light pink, and white. Inside of the bubble is light teal text with a dark teal outline that reads, "Navigating Voice, Gender, & Anxiety." Below the speech bubble is dark teal text that reads, "A C W H C Voice Coaching Group." Below is two lines of text on a dark teal background. The first line of text, in pink with a calendar icon, reads: "3 Thursdays in November." The second line of text, in blue with a laptop icon, reads: "Online via Proton Meet." At the bottom of the graphic is the C W H C logo. The logo includes the name "Chicago Women's Health Center" in dark grey and teal text with the four words stacked in a square.]

Navigating Voice, Gender, & Anxiety Have you ever felt anxious about how your voice relates to your gender as a trans, nonbinary, or gender non-conforming person? Does that anxiety affect you before speaking or during conversations? CWHC’s Voice Coaching program is offering a 3-week course to equ...

10/15/2026

Join Ariel, CWHC's volunteer pelvic floor physical therapist, for this free workshop on pelvic pain!

Join and for a FREE collaborative workshop on how Pelvic floor PT and S*x Therapy work together to help you reach your goals! We will be hosting this event at our 1150 W Leland Ave Uptown location on Nov 3 at 6:30 PM. RSVP at the Upcoming Events in the link in bio (linktr.ee/GFPT)

10/13/2026

CWHC's Integrative Health Program is looking for like-valued volunteer providers! We are in search of a volunteer Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist and a Massage Therapist to expand the number of appointments we can offer to clients.

IHP volunteers are licensed professionals who donate their time to CWHC to offer alternative healing modalities to folks who may otherwise not be able to access them. Our volunteer providers bridge gaps in health care and health education for clients of all genders, sizes, and abilities, with no one turned away based on ability to pay.

We ask for a commitment of at least 6 months from all volunteers. If you are a licensed pelvic floor physical therapist or massage therapist interested in volunteering with CWHC's Integrative Health Program, visit bit.ly/cwhc-ihp-vol to fill out an interest form. For any other questions, contact our IHP Coordinator, Cassie Armea-Warren, at [email protected].

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